Sudan Army Launches Major Offensive in Khartoum

In a significant escalation of the ongoing civil war, Sudan's army has launched a major offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, marking its first substantial military action in months. The assault began in the early morning, with reports of intense shelling and air strikes targeting RSF positions as army forces crossed three key bridges over the Nile. This offensive comes ahead of army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's address at the United Nations General Assembly, where the conflict's humanitarian crisis has drawn international concern. The civil war, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in an estimated 150,000 deaths and displaced over 10 million people, creating one of the world's worst humanitarian situations. Both the army and RSF have been accused of indiscriminately bombarding civilian areas, exacerbating the plight of affected populations. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have repeatedly failed, with both sides accused of acting in bad faith.